Romanticism is defined as a term used to describe literature, written mainly in the two decades 1830-50, and applied to music written in the period 1830-1900. ... Thus Romanticism became the antithesis of classicism. ... Interestingly enough he goes on to assert that many scholars believe that Classicism and Romanticism are two phases of the same period: a stable, objective phase followed by a more dynamic, subjective phase - a rhythm of stability and instability that seems to repeat itself in the development of European musical style. Frederick Artz defines the Romantic movement, He b...

• Word Count: 883
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography

Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most instantly recognizable names in classical music, was a hailed virtuoso pianist in addition to conductor. Beethoven was attracted to the ideals of the Enlightenment and by the growing Romanticism in Europe. His main contribution to the piano oeuvre, his 32 piano ...

• Word Count: 611
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Shakespeare in Song is a concert performed by Artes Vocales of Los Angeles on Saturday, May 30, 2015, and this is the concert I chose to attend for this concert report. The concert was held at First Baptist Church of Pasadena California which is located at 75 North Marengo Avenue. The concert featur...

• Word Count: 882
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography

The Romantic Period Romanticism (1820-1900) in music was brought to the world during the early nineteenth century. This music stressed emotion, imagination, and individualism. The Romantic period was about freedom of expression and breaking away from time-honored conventions. This period in ti...

• Word Count: 833
• Approx Pages: 3